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Chemicals in Mom-to-Be's Makeup Impact Kid's Weight
Parabens are chemicals that have long been used as a preservative in cosmetics and body care products. A number of studies have suggested that parabens mimic estrogens in the body and may disrupt the...
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3 Brothers Have the Same Rare Cancer
The Rush brothers, ages 5 years, 4 years, and 7 months, share something that most brothers don’t: bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer. See how their mother, who was also born with the disease,...
View ArticleWhen the Bully Who Does the Most Damage is You
We are all different. We come from different cultures, families, schools, and careers. We look different and have different brains. “Differences” of any kind tend to attract bullies, who prey on...
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Antibody Found That May Help Autoimmune Disorders
The investigators identified the myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibody in their study of 535 children with central nervous system demyelinating disorders and encephalitis.
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Were You Born in an H1N1 Flu Year or an H3N2? It Matters
Knowing who is at a higher risk each year could help tailor pandemic and epidemic planning, the researchers say.
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Golf May Be a Recipe for Longevity
Researchers followed nearly 5,900 adults, 65 and older, for 10 years and found that those who were regular golf players (at least once a month) were more than 8% less likely to die from any cause than...
View Article22 Ways to Help Your Child Learn to Love School
Success is the greatest motivator. Recognize, reinforce, and celebrate your child’s successes and progress—especially small victories. When reviewing a test or report card with your child, always...
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Shingles Vaccine Bonus: Reduced Risk of Stroke?
Overall stroke risk dropped 20% among patients under age 80 who got the shingles vaccine. In patients 80 and older, risk was cut by about 10%, said researchers.
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Consumers Waste Twice as Much Food as Experts Thought
New research shows the level of waste to be twice as high as previously believed.
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Fewer American Families Weighed Down by Medical Bills
The percentage of families who had problems paying medical expenses in the previous year declined from about 20% in 2011 to 14% in 2018, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease...
View ArticleStudy: Girls with ADHD Face Increased Risk for Teen Pregnancy
February 12, 2020 Girls with ADHD face an increased risk for teen pregnancy compared to their neurotypical peers, according to a new study conducted in Taiwan, which also suggests that long-term...
View Article“A Love Letter to My Daughter — from Her Very Biggest Fan”
My daughter is 13 — in her adolescent prime — so less and less of my sage guidance breaks through each day. Academically, she struggles with several learning differences, ADHD – Inattentive Type,...
View Article15 Summer Activities That Build Stronger Self-Esteem, Independence &...
Summer brings a welcome respite from the routine and pressures of the school year. But for kids with ADHD, the lack of structure is stressful. Worse, children with learning challenges can lose the...
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Quarantined for Coronavirus: What It's Like
Yanjun Wei describes what it's like living in quarantine at Travis Air Force Base in California with her two small children.
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As Liquor Stores Close, Murder Rates Decline
Previous research has found that 50% of violent crime is associated with access to alcohol, the authors noted.
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'Tough Guys' May Be at Especially High Risk for Suicide
The statistics raise the question of whether traditional norms about masculinity could play some role, said lead researcher Daniel Coleman.
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Diabetes Among U.S. Young, Especially Asians, Continues to Climb
They found rates were generally higher in blacks and Hispanics than in whites. Surprisingly, the rate in Asian/Pacific Islanders rose faster than in all other racial ethnic groups.
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Is Sunny Outlook the Best Rx for Stroke Recovery?
Stroke survivors who had positive outlooks showed lower levels of inflammation, reduced stroke severity and fewer physical impairments after three months compared to more pessimistic stroke survivors,...
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